ih8music Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Sounds like time for SiriusXM, fellas... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Today it was announced that Chicago's premier rock n roll station, The Loop 97.9, has been sold to a Christian radio company. Omfg, rock n roll is in serious trouble here in Chi-town. I've been listening to The Loop since 1979. Where am I gonna get my dose of Thin Lizzy and Two for Tuesdays and Skynard and Rock Block Weekends and Led Zep? I'll be in seclusion. XRT has Breakfast with the Beatles every Sunday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 I spent in month in Hawaii in the summer of 1982 - I remember being amazed that I could tune into the Loop and seeing so many Loop t-shirts worn by the locals. Doing some reading today, I guess it makes sense why the Loop was so popular there. Guessing it was popular everywhere. Of course growing up in Chicago, I knew it was a big deal - just thought it was a local thing, though.It was a lot of fun to listen to in the 80's Hawaiian Congressman Cecil Heftel purchased the radio station in early 1979, kept the call letters, and "Loop" identifier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share Posted March 6, 2018 Lammy, you don't understand. In conjunction with all the hard rockin music, The Loop had Steve Dahl, Brandmeier, Sky Daniels, Mitch Michaels, all the great partyin' DJs of the time. Bob Stroud too, I think.Now the format is watered down to 2500 tunes, classic rock style, but back then, it was a force to be reckoned with. Disco sucks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Today (just now) I discovered this site is no longer blocked at work. Well yay! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Today (well actually 2 days ago) I learned that I'm going to be a grandmother in November. I never have been before so I hope I don't blow it. Brennan and Mariela are giddy with excitement...so cute to watch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boss_Tweedy Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Today (well actually 2 days ago) I learned that I'm going to be a grandmother in November. I never have been before so I hope I don't blow it. Brennan and Mariela are giddy with excitement...so cute to watch. Congrats! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Inside of Outside Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Today (well actually 2 days ago) I learned that I'm going to be a grandmother in November. I never have been before so I hope I don't blow it. Brennan and Mariela are giddy with excitement...so cute to watch. That is awesome! Another generation on the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Today (well actually 2 days ago) I learned that I'm going to be a grandmother in November. I never have been before so I hope I don't blow it. Brennan and Mariela are giddy with excitement...so cute to watch. Whoa! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theashtraysays Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Today (well actually 2 days ago) I learned that I'm going to be a grandmother in November. I never have been before so I hope I don't blow it. Brennan and Mariela are giddy with excitement...so cute to watch. Oh my. Congrats gal!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Today (well actually 2 days ago) I learned that I'm going to be a grandmother in November. I never have been before so I hope I don't blow it. Brennan and Mariela are giddy with excitement...so cute to watch. Congrats to you and your kid. I am nowhere near being a grandparent ---- but one of my best enjoyments is seeing my p's being grandparents to my kids. Not sure if they really enjoyed being parents ---- but they kill at grandparenting... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I swear to god that Hanrahan is gonna get a kick to the stones the next time I see his mopey face. Guy always looks like he's waiting for the bus. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 Today I learned that my favorite farm stand, where I get my local honey and produce, will not be opening this year. The entire operation is being sold to developers. First The Loop going off the air, then my favorite Italian sammich place closing, now this. Its like all the pillars of my life are crashing down. I am crushed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Today I learned that my favorite farm stand, where I get my local honey and produce, will not be opening this year. The entire operation is being sold to developers. First The Loop going off the air, then my favorite Italian sammich place closing, now this. Its like all the pillars of my life are crashing down. I am crushed.what was the italian sammich place? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 Fontanos, one of their branch locations. So damn good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Today I learned that my favorite farm stand, where I get my local honey and produce, will not be opening this year. The entire operation is being sold to developers. First The Loop going off the air, then my favorite Italian sammich place closing, now this. Its like all the pillars of my life are crashing down. I am crushed.Have you considered opening up your own over-played classic Rock & Roll farm stand and sandwich shop? Maybe call it Ye Over-played Classic Rock & Roll Farm Stand and Sandwich Shoppe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 Your suggestion doesn't seem sincere Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Your suggestion doesn't seem sincereJust trying to help. Though it seems as though you were one of only a handful of folks that listened to/went to the establishments you listed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 Now you're just twisting the knife in my ribs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Have you considered opening up your own over-played classic Rock & Roll farm stand and sandwich shop? Maybe call it Ye Over-played Classic Rock & Roll Farm Stand and Sandwich Shoppe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Have you considered opening up your own over-played classic Rock & Roll farm stand and sandwich shop? Maybe call it Ye Over-played Classic Rock & Roll Farm Stand and Sandwich Shoppe. This business couldn't miss! Do it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 NoJ - Dahl is going to be simulcasting on the Loop (from WLS) tomorrow. 2 to 6. He has calls into the old gang (Brandmeier/Daniels/Matthews, etc.).Even Garry - should be interesting if Garry goes on the air. Anyway nice way to end things. Also the below is an ok read - came across it while poking around a library. (sorry the large pic) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 Yeah, I heard about that. I wonder if they'll find Patti Haze? Anyhow, a nice way to close up shop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 She was great, too. Forgot about her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 I thought the Loop send-off was great -- everyone showed up but Garry. The Brandmeier/Kilman/Bruce Wolf was a highlight. Also Joe Walsh and Danny Bonaduce. Really glad the Loop/WLS let this happen -- one time having all these damn radio stations being owed by a few companies, worked out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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